What does the cryptic crossword clue "Force subject to go ahead of time (3,3)" mean?

The definition is "Force". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). THEME (synonym="subject") + T (abbreviation="time") = THEMET; definition: "Force" The answer is THEMET.

Force subject to go ahead of time (3,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29297 | 1 Across | 2024-02-05 flower

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